Process Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Process Engineer to design and optimize solutions for clients in the waste and biogas sector. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical/Process Engineering and experience in process engineering, particularly in environmental or energy sectors. Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills are essential. The position includes mentoring junior engineers and leading R&D initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in process engineering, ideally in utilities, environmental, or energy sectors.
• Experience with anaerobic digestion, wastewater treatment, or related processes is a big plus.
• Strong passion for innovation and new technology.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimise, and implement solutions for clients across the waste and biogas sector.
• Interpret tenders and identify opportunities for smarter solutions.
• Support sales teams with process design and troubleshooting.
• Lead R&D initiatives from product development to trials.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

R&D

Hands-on experience

Education

Degree in Chemical/Process/Environmental Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

NW32646

Process Engineer - Odour and Emission Controls

£50,000 - £60,000 + Package

Hertfordshire

Do you thrive on solving tough engineering problems, prototyping new ideas, and driving R&D that actually gets implemented? If so, we want to hear from you.

Alecto Recruitment is partnering with a growing company within the Odour and emissions control sector who work closely with the Anaerobic Digestion and Waste sectors and is looking to take on a Process Engineer.

Role and Responsibilities

• Design, optimise, and implement solutions for clients across the waste and biogas sector.
• Interpret tenders, align them with our client's standard kit, and identify opportunities for smarter solutions.
• Support sales teams with process design, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
• Lead R&D initiatives from developing new products to testing prototypes and conducting trials.
• Carry out feasibility studies and data analysis that drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across project teams.
• Work closely with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Ensure projects meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility.

Skills and Qualifications

• A degree in Chemical, Process, Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in process engineering, ideally in utilities, environmental, or energy sectors.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and trial development (yes, using hand tools too).
• A strong background or clear passion-for R&D, innovation, and new technology.
• Experience with anaerobic digestion (AD), wastewater treatment, or related processes (a big plus).
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• We have CAD engineers, but some CAD modifications would be useful if the applicant has experience.

INDW

To apply for this role please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) ext 218 to discuss.

Equally, if this role would not be of interest to you but may be for a suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements.